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9780719057830

Popular Culture in London C.1890-1918 The Transformation of Entertainment

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  • ISBN13:

    9780719057830

  • ISBN10:

    0719057833

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2001-12-07
  • Publisher: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY PRESS
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Summary

Andrew Horrall's compelling narrative recreates popular culture in London from the close of the Victorian era to the end of World War I. Investigating social control and cultural hegemonies, he pays specific attention to the interaction between performers and audiences, public crazes, and popular culture.

Author Biography

Andrew Horrall is an archivist at the National Archives of Canada.

Table of Contents

List of figures
ix
General editor's foreword xi
Preface xiii
Introduction 1(6)
London
7(29)
Carriages
36(7)
Parades
43(11)
Bicycles
54(11)
Automobiles
65(12)
Aeroplanes
77(29)
Sport
106(2)
Baseball
108(6)
Cricket
114(10)
Boxing
124(25)
Football
149(37)
The First World War
186(51)
Conclusion
237(7)
Bibliography 244(19)
Index 263

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